Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House are available for use by organizations which promote community service and lifelong learning. Through the generosity and vision of Katherine Deere Butterworth, over 1,400 meetings and activities are hosted in our unique historic settings each year.

History is a vast early warning system.

~Norman Cousins

A lot of guys have had a lot of fun joking about Henry Ford because he admitted one time that he didn't know history. He don't know it, but history will know him. He has made more history than his critics ever read.

Featuring special features of the house and curator’s favorite artifacts – come vote on your favorite item.

Light Refreshments Served

Special self-guided tour of Deere-Wiman House – 2:30-5p

Featuring special features of the house and curator’s favorite artifacts

January 21st – 3p – The Moxie Strings

January 21st Music at Butterworth Center

The Moxie Strings – 3p

This Celtic/Bluegrass duo has been inspiring, empowering, and motivating students and teachers through music for ten years.

January 2019

January 17, 2019

January 18, 2019

January 19, 20, 2019

January 21, 2019

February 2018

March 2019

March 29 – 3p and 7p –

The Marian Anderson String Quartet They have performed at many prestigious venues, including Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center in 1993 as part of the 52nd Presidential Inaugural Celebration, and served on the faculty of several universities.

Featuring special features of the house and curator’s favorite artifacts – come vote on your favorite item.

Light Refreshments Served

Special self-guided tour of Deere-Wiman House – 2:30-5p

Featuring special features of the house and curator’s favorite artifacts

January 21st – 3p – The Moxie Strings

January 21st Music at Butterworth Center

The Moxie Strings – 3p

This Celtic/Bluegrass duo has been inspiring, empowering, and motivating students and teachers through music for ten years.

January 2019

January 17, 2019

January 18, 2019

January 19, 20, 2019

January 21, 2019

February 2018

March 2019

March 29 – 3p and 7p –

The Marian Anderson String Quartet They have performed at many prestigious venues, including Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center in 1993 as part of the 52nd Presidential Inaugural Celebration, and served on the faculty of several universities.

Not-for-profit and educational groups that support activities such as lifelong learning, music, art, drama, literature, and health may use the buildings. William Butterworth Foundation sites may not be used for activities that carry on propaganda or attempt to influence legislation. The Executive Director determines the appropriateness of an event at the time a reservation is made.

May we have a personal function in the houses or on the grounds?

The properties may not be used for personal or family events such as weddings, showers, birthday parties, retirement parties or other family activities.

What are the rental fees?

There are no rental fees. The Foundation provides complimentary meeting space for groups whose purpose and function are consistent with the mission of the Foundation.

Set-ups should be discussed at the time of reservation, or at least one week prior to your meeting.

What audio/visual equipment do you provide?

Meeting space can be set up with an LCD projector, screen, cart, extension cord and/or TV/DVD player. There is a large screen television in the Butterworth Center Library. Groups must bring their own laptop.

Is conference call equipment available?

We do not furnish conference call equipment.

Are the meeting rooms equipped with Wi-Fi?

The Library, Orchid Room and Oak Room at Butterworth Center, as well as the Education Center and Carriage House, have access to Wi-Fi.

What kitchen equipment do you provide?

Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House each have three sizes of coffee makers, filters, silverware, assorted serving pieces, china, silver coffee and tea pots, thermal coffee and tea pots, punch bowl and ladle, glassware, assorted glass serving bowls, serving trays, dish cloths and towels. Groups are expected to wash any equipment used and/or load the dishwasher. Groups may also bring their own disposable tableware, if preferred.

Do you have easels with large tablets of paper?

Yes. Please request easels and tablets at the time you make a reservation.

Do you provide catering?

Groups must arrange their own catering services.

May we serve alcohol, smoke, or light candles?

All buildings and grounds are alcohol and smoke-free. Due to safety concerns, lighted candles are

not permitted.

Where can we park?

Two parking lots are located near the corner of 8th

Street and 11th Avenue in Moline; street parking is

also available along 11th and 12th Avenues.

Do you offer tours of the houses, and if so,

how much do they cost?

Weekday tours can be scheduled by calling 309-743-2701. Sunday tours during July and

August are also available at 1p, 2p, 3p and 4p. No reservation is required for Sunday tours. All tours are free; however, donations are appreciated. Suggested minimum donation for bus tours is $2 per person to

view one house or $3 per person to view both houses.

How are you funded?

Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House are privately owned sites operated by the William Butterworth Foundation. We receive no financial

support from the City of Moline or Deere &Company.

Can you make copies for us?

We do not make copies of handout materials for

group meetings. We can, however, make one or two emergency copies, if needed, to help facilitate your meeting.

Is photography allowed?

Professional photographers may bring clients to the grounds for family photo sessions but must obtain clearance in advance by calling 309-743-2700. Wedding photography is not permitted on the grounds or in the houses. Please keep in mind that the primary purpose for our buildings and grounds is to provide space for activities supporting education, culture, and community outreach; therefore, these types of events must take priority over requests to schedule photographic sessions.

All photo taking of the grounds and houses for the purpose of commercial sale is prohibited. Personal photography is allowed in the house without the use

of flash only during tours and meetings.

Can we collect membership dues or raise funds for our organization during our meeting?

Meeting rooms may not be used for commercial purposes, political / legislative activities, or fund-raising efforts (such as silent auctions, raffles, sale of products, etc.). You may, however, recoup from your attendees the cost of food served, membership dues, or stipends for guest speakers. In short, your event cannot be primarily for the purpose of making money for your organization.

May our group store belongings in the buildings between meetings?

Groups may not store supplies, food, etc. at our facilities between meetings.

Are there pop/vending machines?

There are no pop/vending machines in our buildings.

Where are the restrooms?

Restrooms for community use are available in each building. Ask staff for guidance if needed.

Are your facilities wheelchair accessible?

Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House are equipped with exterior lifts for wheelchairs for those who need assistance entering the buildings or cannot climb stairs. An historic elevator that can accommodate small wheelchairs operates within both buildings. Visitors to the Carriage House and Butterworth Education Center enter and meet at ground level.